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I wanted to share a pic of my 5200 collection with u guys but I dont see a way to upload it? : /. Any tips?

Is tempest a homebrew? My trak ball is on the way so I definitely want to pick up Tempest. It really doesn't get much better than Tempest. An all-time fave.

Why with the lights out?? Lol

Thats rocks dude!!!

Thanks. I am new to it. Now I got it...

Mine either and I have the 4 port.

Nice! Im getting the tb...then ima check out the holders

Like this? Thanks I didnt know that.

I love decathlon for 2600. Never played it on the 52. I cant imagine playing that with the analog controller tho. It even pushed the indestructable 2600 sticks to the limit. Why not just finish the collection for the sake of completing it? U are so close.

Ive got to say... What the hell were they thinking involving the keypad in tennis?? That made me laugh dude. I never had problems with the sticks malfunctioning but some of the configurations were just whack. That whole serving with the stick, button key combination was just out of bounds.

U got that right!

Good stuff eeegad!

Thanks forthw replys guys. Hey Goldleader sounds like u are a cartridge gamer only? Actually I had to keep my SNES and N64. All the others had to go.

Ace Hart.... Lol it is a bit drastic but thats me!!

That looks pretty sweet. Do u put it in your lap? Hows the trak ball? Have u played Defender with the tb?

Hello! New to the forum. I have been a gamer since I got my first 2600 back in 1979. I have had many, many systems since then but just recently bought a 2600 and a 5200 to relive those again. They are the best. Hands down. Today Im going to sell all my other systems and focus on these. I love how the games and controls were so simple yet very fun and challenging. My question...how often do you play your Atari? Do you play it exclusively? If not, why do you still play it?

Wow some of you must be really hard on your controllers. I think people were used to beating the hell out of their 2600 controllers...yanking them on every turn, mashing the button, throwing them, slamming them... I even had a buddy that used to bite them!! Literally chew the boot off the controller. That doesn't fly with the 52. Gotta be more gentle, precise... Its analog... You dont chug a fine wine...u savor it. I dont think people cared to try and change their playing style back then. They just wanted to bang on the sticks like an ape. Err org me like PONG...Like any new game or console, most require time to adapt. I personally think the controller issue is way overblown. And yes, imo its totally IN to bash the system because of its controllers. But, to each his own. I dont mind. Thanks for all the replys!

Turbo, I hear you, but for me I love it in spite of the flaws. Its like someone who collects old Jaguars (cars). Most people would never do it because the stigma is that the cars spend more time in the shop than on the road. Maybe, but people love them anyway. Good point about today's collector vs. 80's gamer and resources. For me, ill just buy the controllers that I need when I need them. Game on!

Yes, it has really become the in thing to bash the 52. Such a shame. If u get the chance u should check one out...if you love Atari, it will be your new favorite system. Thanks for the reply.